Tomorrow we pay tribute to our good friend to ocean paddling, Charles Stewart.
Charles passed away in January 2016 from a heart attack after finishing an ocean paddling session. Charles was instrumental in bringing sports like ours to the public through TV productions via The Wide World of Sports where he worked in the early days, through to coverage of trips like Ningaloo Dreaming and Hamilton Island.
Thank you for joining us for Charles’ memorial paddle tomorrow.
Thank you for entering the Charles Stewart Memorial Cup “The Chucky ” that will take place tomorrow Saturday 24th August. An event of the Shaw and Partners Australian Ocean Racing Series.
Conditions look favourable with perfect “almost” Spring weather and a building breeze which should make for an awesome downwind leg. There should be plenty of action in both long and short course races.
If you get a chance during the day please tag our socials:
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/oceanpaddler1
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/oceanpaddleraus
All event activities will take place at Fishermans Beach, Collaroy.
8.30 – 9.30am – Registration
9.45am – Event Briefing
10.00am – Race Start – as per waves below.
After Race – Presentations
Wave 1 – Long Course – All Female Skis and all OC1s
Wave 2 – Long Course – All Male skis
Wave 3 – Long Course – All Doubles
Wave 4 – Short Course – All craft – includes all SUP and Prone Paddleboards
The below triangular course will be used. Starting at Fishermans Beach, out to Makaha, to Narrabeen Beach and return to Fishermans Beach.
Short Course – 1 Lap – approx 9km
Long Course – 2 Laps – approx 16.5km
Please ensure you are familiar with the Rules and Equipment for the event as outlined here. Remember Lifejackets (hi-vis / brightly coloured) and leashes.
Two lucky paddlers will be walking away this weekend with either a Fenn Surf Ski or Race One Paddle. Many thanks to Add-Style Home Additions for supporting our younger paddlers.
To WIN you must be at the presentation.
The Chucky is proudly sponsored by Add-Style Home Additions. A local Northern Beaches business owned by our paddling friend Tim Hookins.
Cramped for space at your place? Add-Style designs and builds upstairs additions to give you more bedrooms, lounge rooms, often ocean views. As the kids’ needs grow we expand your house so you don’t have to move away. Stylish, beautifully designed additions by Add-Style.
